Author: Annelyn Russ

Hotel
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Garden City Hotel Evacuated And Closed After Structure Inspection

The building is currently being assessed and a meeting is set to be held on Monday to discuss further actions.
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A hotel in Garden City has closed due to concerns regarding the building’s structure. The engineer who oversees projects with the Kingfisher Inn’s building exterior noticed a potential concern during the last inspection. Horry County Code Enforcement initiated standard evacuation protocols at the hotel. The building is currently being assessed and a meeting is set to be held on Monday…

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Woman Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing Man In The Chest

34-year-old Samantha Brown was arrested Thursday night after allegedly stabbing a man in the chest.
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A woman has been arrested after a stabbing incident occurred in Georgetown County. 34-year-old Samantha Brown was arrested Thursday night after allegedly stabbing a man in the chest. The incident occurred at a home on Cohen Drive. No information about the victim’s condition have been publicly released. Details are limited but we do know Brown has been charged with domestic…

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Man Accused Of Shooting Robeson Co. Deputies Faces Federal Charges

Shawn Locklear Jr. was out of jail on bond for murder and armed robbery charges.
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A man accused of shooting Robeson County deputies now faces federal charges. The incident occurred on November 7. Shawn Locklear Jr. was out of jail on bond for murder and armed robbery charges. The suspect allegedly took off his ankle monitor and officers were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on him when he opened fire. During the incident, Locklear…

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Universal Orlando Resort Reveals New World Theme

The attraction is based on DreamWorks Animation's 'How To Train Your Dragon' trilogy.
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Universal Orlando Resort has revealed details of a new themed world. The attraction is based on DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ trilogy. Guests will be able to dine, enjoy a live show as well as experience four new attractions. There will also be several character and dragon meet-and-greets. The ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ world is one of…

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Powerball Jackpot Nears $1 Billion

The winning numbers from Wednesday's drawing were 57-60-46-66-37 with a Powerball of 8.
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The Powerball jackpot is nearing $1 billion after no winning tickets matched all 6 numbers. The winning numbers from Wednesday’s drawing were 57-60-46-66-37 with a Powerball of 8. The prize now sits at a hefty $935 million with an estimated cash prize of $416.1 million. The next drawing will be held Saturday night at 11pm.

Kia
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Kia Recalls Over 400,000 Vehicles

Owners are advised to take their cars to a Kia dealership to get updated electronic parking brake software installed.
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Kia has placed a recall on over 400,000 vehicles. The recall covers all Telluride SUVs made between 2020 and 2023 as well as certain 2024 models. A main component of the SUV’s steering wheel may have been improperly installed which could cause damage over time that results in unintended movement while in park, if the parking brake is not engaged….

Fried
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Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison

Prosecutors have referred to the situation as one of the biggest financial fraud cases in U.S. history.
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Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison. The 32-year-old was sentenced for stealing $8 billion from customers of the now bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded. He was found guilty last November on seven fraud and conspiracy counts stemming from FTX’s collapse in 2022. Bankman-Fried’s sentence is nearly half of the 40 to 50 year sentence federal…

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Federal Government Grants $60 Million To Assist In Bridge Collapse Clean Up

President Biden said that he intends to push the federal government to pay for the entire reconstruction of the bridge and provide as much support as possible.
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Maryland is receiving funding from the federal government to assist with cleaning debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. $60 million in emergency relief funding will be used for mobilization, operations and debris recovery. Officials said the first priority is to remove the debris from the river. The Army Corps of Engineers will assist in order for shipping lanes…

Bj's
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BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open Location In Myrtle Beach Area

This will be the second BJ's Wholesale Club location in South Carolina.
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A BJ’s Wholesale Club is coming to Myrtle Beach. The retailer offers a one-stop shopping experience that includes a wide selection of fresh foods, produce, a full-service deli, household essentials, decor, clothes, exclusive offers and more. The company is expected to bring 150 jobs to the area. It is set to open later this year in the area of Rodeo…

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One Man Detained After Attempted Armed Robbery Of Grocery Store

A suspect allegedly attempted to shoplift $80 worth of food items.
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One person has been detained in connection to an attempted armed robbery incident in Georgetown County. Around 8:40pm Wednesday night, police were called to the Piggly Wiggly located along Highmarket Street. 55-year-old Jihad Nicklson allegedly attempted to shoplift $80 worth of food items. He was then confronted by staff which prompted him to pull out a knife. Nicklson then fled…

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